A mesmerising intermingling of Classical South Asian and Western percussion instruments, along with sitar and unique carnatic vocal stylings presented during a Unity Concert at Bahai Temple in Delhi.
Manohar Balatchandirane, Percussionist: Manohar Balatchandirane is master of the mridangum - an instrument from India of ancient origin that serves as the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble. It is nicknamed the 'king of percussion'. From the age of five Manohar began learning to play from his guru 'Mridanga Selvam' Kumbakonam Shri Padmanaban. He has performed across India and abroad, including in Dubai, Japan ansSingapore, and is the recipient of numerous awards. In 2007, at just age 11, Manohar performed for President Pratibha Patil at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Hafeez Ahmed Alvi, Tabla maestro : Hafeez Ahmed Alvi was born into the great musician family of the Delhi Gharana. He is the son of Ustad Sayyed Hafeez Ahmed Alvi, an A-grade artist of All India radio and a well-known sitar player. Hafeez has decveloped his style under the tutelage of ustad Akram Khan of Ajrara gharana, which employs complex patterns of the index and middle fingers which create great clarity of sound. The recipient of multiple awards in renowned competitions including All-India Radio and Haribalabh Sangeet Sammelan Music , Hafeez has performed at many venues in India and abroad.
Fakhroddin Ghaffari, Percussionist: Originally from Kurdistan, Iran, began studying the tombak (Persian goblet drum) with his uncle, Saeed Abbasi, from age five. At 16, he began mastering the daf (Kurdish frame drum). He moved to India in 2002, after working with several Persian classical ensembles in his native land.
Aadarsh M. Nair, Vocalist : Aadarsh M. Nair is a deciple of Guruvayoor Dr. T.V. Manikandan and a final year student in English literature at Kirrori Mal College, University of Delhi. He is also pursuing sangeeta shiromani in carnatic music from the faculty of music. He has performe